Scripture Verse

That they go forward. Exodus 14:15

Introduction

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, 1895.

Music: On­ward, Sol­diers Ira D. San­key (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ira D. Sankey (1840–1908)

Lyrics

Onward, soldiers! onward today!
Christ our leader calls us away;
Quickly hasten forth to the field,
March with sword and shield.

Refrain

Forward, forward, thus saith the Lord,
Fear not, faint not, trust in his Word:
He will guard us, He will defend
Till the strife shall end.

Onward, soldiers! make no delay;
Hear the orders, hear and obey;
On to vic­to­ry, on let us go,
Braving every foe.

Refrain

Onward, soldiers! on for the right,
Let our banners wave in the light;
Soon the victor’s song we will sing,
Praise to God our king.

Refrain